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c10crazy · 11-28-2006, 06:20 PM

What size/configuration flowmasters are you using with full length headers?. I want to see flowmaster pics with full length headers if you got em'. Mine hang down TOO FAR under the truck and look crappy

. Mine are 2.25" with center in and offset out. Post specific FLOWMASTER details and pics please.

bryanw1968 · 11-28-2006, 06:59 PM

I am running the 3 chamber 50 series delta flows. I did have the original 40's and they are way loud. I figured I'd spare my neighbors and went with the slightly quieter ones.

If you want to hear them click this link.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XQjN072mJWU

Good luck,
B-dub

bryanw1968 · 11-28-2006, 07:00 PM

Forgot to mention that I'm running Hedman Elite mid length 1 5/8" primary headers.

I did have long tube 1 5/8" before. I think at some point I'm going to 1 3/4" equal length long tube headers.

**CMars45000** · 11-28-2006, 07:19 PM

I have a FI 454 that breaths through two 3" Flowmaster 50's

centsless · 11-28-2006, 07:23 PM

I am usingflow tech headers with 2 1/2 inch pipe and 2 chamber Flowmasters with 3 1/2 stainless tips. My exhaust is below the frame from the headers to the trailing arm crossmember, then goes up to the mufflers.

1BadSS · 11-28-2006, 08:19 PM

2 1 chamber 3" mufflers.

Less interior drone than the 2-3 chambers, sounds like a 5.0 mustang, but only on a chevy.

jsbgump · 11-28-2006, 10:02 PM

I'm runnin some cheap flotech headers and 2.5 pipe all the way dumped in front of the rear with my 40 seriers flows

texas69truck · 11-28-2006, 10:20 PM

I am running hedman long tubes with 2 40's series

loud as hell just like i like it

cdowns · 11-28-2006, 10:47 PM

i dont like for my exhaust to sound like its going thru a garbage can so i dont use blowmaster mufflers

ThatOneBlue67 · 11-28-2006, 10:51 PM

I think Flowmasters have their own cool, unique sound, but for some reason I consider it cheating. Don't ask why. I just believe in cherry bombs for an old street rod pickup. Call me old-fashioned, all the import guys do.

sixtysevengmc · 11-28-2006, 10:56 PM

Gibson headers,3" single from front to back with a 50 series Flomaster on my Ram 1500 is damn near as loud as any 40 series I've ever had

gouldie · 11-28-2006, 11:03 PM

i'm a big fan of the super 40's.

i had a 3" in dual 2.5" out on my 89 gmc with a 350 sounded amazing.

i also have 2 2.5" on my 2001 mustang gt which is quiet but the tone is perfect

Texasdeere · 11-28-2006, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10crazy

Mine hang down TOO FAR under the truck and look crappy

Sounds like your exhaust sytem was not installed very well, or without attention to detail. It should be possible to have everything mounted up high and tight, even with Flows if that is what you like. On both of my trucks the exhaust is barely visible from the side until it exits out the back.

Sorry no pictures.

QKENUF4U · 11-29-2006, 12:11 AM

2 1/2 w/ super 40's (i think, bought them used) i have holes in my crossmember so everything is up tight and can not be seen from the side. the guy before me cut notches out of the crossmembers for the prev. exhaust so my exhaust guy used that to his advantage. my flows are sitting sideways beside the driveshaft I O I <--- like that and it works out perfect. i wouldnt mind a bit more sound but it sounds nice at idle w/ NO DRONE/RESONANCE at cruiseing speeds.

russellmarling · 11-29-2006, 02:36 AM

454 with Hooker Competition headers and dual 3'' Flowmaster 40 series with turndowns just ahead of the axle. Loud enough to set off car alarms, scare small children and animals, and ehco like hell in the cab.

crazy longhorn · 11-29-2006, 11:33 AM

Hooker comps,2 1/2" pipe/H pipe, 50's flows set approx 1 ft behind the cab, with rear exit tail pipes(also 2 1/2"). It is fairly quiet, with little interior noise......till you stand on the loud peddle

She sounds off good then

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bryanw1968 · 11-29-2006, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10crazy

What size/configuration flowmasters are you using with full length headers?. I want to see flowmaster pics with full length headers if you got em'. Mine hang down TOO FAR under the truck and look crappy

. Mine are 2.25" with center in and offset out. Post specific FLOWMASTER details and pics please.

That is the reason I did not go with long tube headers. I didn't want to see any exhaust hanging down.

I had my exhast run inside the frame rails and underneath the drive shaft loop and over the trailing arms. I really wanted to either buy the loop with the holes cut in it for exhaust or make my own.....However, the place that did the work, Muffin Muffler in Austin Texas, did a FANTASTIC job and you can't see the pipes. The put them as far up as possible.

bryanw1968 · 11-29-2006, 12:12 PM

Let's try that again.

boraxman · 11-29-2006, 12:42 PM

I have the 40's...loud.

c10crazy · 11-29-2006, 01:23 PM

Does anybody here have "full length" headers with a clean tucked up exhaust???. It looks like only ram horns, shorties and mid lengths will give the hidden look

. Bryanw1968 I want that look, but want to keep my full length headers!

bryanw1968 · 11-29-2006, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10crazy

Does anybody here have "full length" headers with a clean tucked up exhaust???. It looks like only ram horns, shorties and mid lengths will give the hidden look

. Bryanw1968 I want that look, but want to keep my full length headers!

Man I don't think it's possible. I had a set of flow techs full length hedders and they hung down. These hedman elites are really more of a 3/4 length than shorty. I gained a little torque with them and "maybe" lost a tiny bit on the top end. Like above 5500RPM which I'm rarely at anyway.....

Good luck. B.T.W. I'd love to hear if anyone knows of a full length that doesn't had down.

**SactoJim** · 11-29-2006, 04:14 PM

I have an old set of 3 chamber Flow Masters on mine that I've had for probably 10+ years.

Haven't they changed somewhat with the "series" identifiers and "Delta" etc....

Do the newer muffs sound different then the older 3 chambers?

crazy longhorn · 11-29-2006, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanw1968

Man I don't think it's possible. I had a set of flow techs full length hedders and they hung down. These hedman elites are really more of a 3/4 length than shorty. I gained a little torque with them and "maybe" lost a tiny bit on the top end. Like above 5500RPM which I'm rarely at anyway.....

Good luck. B.T.W. I'd love to hear if anyone knows of a full length that doesn't had down.

Hooker comps.....they do hang below the frame, but only by about 2 ". All my exhaust runs under the crossmembers, but is tucked up tight. I fabbed the trans crossmember & the crossmember for the carrier bearing, to fit things tight. Sorry, I dont have pics, but.....at eye level on a rack, you see 1/2 the mufler & just a little pipe below the rails. This wont work for the guys that are "layin body", but works very well on a lowered truck,keeps the long headers.....& drags NOTHIN on the pavement

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69lowNlong · 11-29-2006, 01:21 PM

I have the stock L6

and it would like to put some headers on it with exhaust should i run the 50's as well???

11-28-2006, 06:20 PM	#1
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? What size/configuration flowmasters are you using with full length headers?. I want to see flowmaster pics with full length headers if you got em'. Mine hang down TOO FAR under the truck and look crappy . Mine are 2.25" with center in and offset out. Post specific FLOWMASTER details and pics please. __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

11-28-2006, 06:59 PM	#2
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? I am running the 3 chamber 50 series delta flows. I did have the original 40's and they are way loud. I figured I'd spare my neighbors and went with the slightly quieter ones. If you want to hear them click this link. http://youtube.com/watch?v=XQjN072mJWU Good luck, B-dub

11-28-2006, 07:00 PM	#3
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? Forgot to mention that I'm running Hedman Elite mid length 1 5/8" primary headers. I did have long tube 1 5/8" before. I think at some point I'm going to 1 3/4" equal length long tube headers.

11-28-2006, 07:19 PM	#4
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centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? I am usingflow tech headers with 2 1/2 inch pipe and 2 chamber Flowmasters with 3 1/2 stainless tips. My exhaust is below the frame from the headers to the trailing arm crossmember, then goes up to the mufflers. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

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jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? I'm runnin some cheap flotech headers and 2.5 pipe all the way dumped in front of the rear with my 40 seriers flows __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-28-2006, 10:20 PM	#8
texas69truck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: austin texas Posts: 113	Re: Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? I am running hedman long tubes with 2 40's series loud as hell just like i like it

11-28-2006, 10:47 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? i dont like for my exhaust to sound like its going thru a garbage can so i dont use blowmaster mufflers __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? I think Flowmasters have their own cool, unique sound, but for some reason I consider it cheating. Don't ask why. I just believe in cherry bombs for an old street rod pickup. Call me old-fashioned, all the import guys do. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

11-28-2006, 10:56 PM	#11
sixtysevengmc village idiot Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Barbourville,KY Posts: 176	Re: Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? Gibson headers,3" single from front to back with a 50 series Flomaster on my Ram 1500 is damn near as loud as any 40 series I've ever had

11-28-2006, 11:03 PM	#12
gouldie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: daytona beach Posts: 101	Re: Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? i'm a big fan of the super 40's. i had a 3" in dual 2.5" out on my 89 gmc with a 350 sounded amazing. i also have 2 2.5" on my 2001 mustang gt which is quiet but the tone is perfect

11-29-2006, 12:11 AM	#14
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? 2 1/2 w/ super 40's (i think, bought them used) i have holes in my crossmember so everything is up tight and can not be seen from the side. the guy before me cut notches out of the crossmembers for the prev. exhaust so my exhaust guy used that to his advantage. my flows are sitting sideways beside the driveshaft I O I <--- like that and it works out perfect. i wouldnt mind a bit more sound but it sounds nice at idle w/ NO DRONE/RESONANCE at cruiseing speeds.

11-29-2006, 02:36 AM	#15
russellmarling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Highlands, NC Posts: 138	Re: Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? 454 with Hooker Competition headers and dual 3'' Flowmaster 40 series with turndowns just ahead of the axle. Loud enough to set off car alarms, scare small children and animals, and ehco like hell in the cab. __________________ '70 GMC SWB step-side- 454, 4 speed, air bags (in progress) '09 CTS-V M6 '03 Sierra SWB Z71 '82 Yamaha Seca XJ650R Turbo! '04 Yamaha FZ6

11-29-2006, 11:33 AM	#16
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? Hooker comps,2 1/2" pipe/H pipe, 50's flows set approx 1 ft behind the cab, with rear exit tail pipes(also 2 1/2"). It is fairly quiet, with little interior noise......till you stand on the loud peddle She sounds off good then L __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears.... Last edited by crazy longhorn; 11-29-2006 at 11:34 AM. Reason: spelling



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bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? Let's try that again. Attached Images

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c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? Does anybody here have "full length" headers with a clean tucked up exhaust???. It looks like only ram horns, shorties and mid lengths will give the hidden look . Bryanw1968 I want that look, but want to keep my full length headers! __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park! Last edited by c10crazy; 11-29-2006 at 01:24 PM.

11-29-2006, 04:14 PM	#22
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Which Flowmaster mufflers you runnin'? I have an old set of 3 chamber Flow Masters on mine that I've had for probably 10+ years. Haven't they changed somewhat with the "series" identifiers and "Delta" etc.... Do the newer muffs sound different then the older 3 chambers? __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

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